Biomes and Biodiversity

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What is a tundra?

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A cold, dry biome where the soil stays frozen the entire year and has very little precipitation.

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Which biome is characterized by cacti, scorpions, and lizards?

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Desert.

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What animals are commonly found in grasslands?

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Lions, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and elephants.

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What does high biodiversity indicate about an ecosystem?

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It is a sign of a healthy ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

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A living component, such as a tree.

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Define biome.

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A large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions, plants, and animals.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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Name a characteristic of the desert biome.

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It has very low precipitation and extreme temperatures.

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What is the primary characteristic of grasslands?

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They are dominated by grasses and have few trees.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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They convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6